BATTLE OF ASAL UTTAR: HISTORY
NEWS: RSS chief
Mohan Bhagwat releases book on 1965 war hero Abdul Hamid: What was his role in
the battle?
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat visited the native
village of Hamid, Dhamupur, where he released a book on Hamid titled ‘Mere Papa
Paramvir’ and another book titled ‘Bharat ka Musalman’.
Battle of Asal Uttar: Key Highlights
Context and Location
- Event: Battle of Asal Uttar
- War: 1965 India-Pakistan War
- Location: Near the India-Pakistan
border in Punjab, around Khem Karan.
Strategic Importance
- Objective of Pakistan's
Offensive:
Capture key territories, including Khem Karan, to sever Punjab from the
rest of India.
- Duration: September 8 to 10, 1965.
- Outcome: Decisive victory for India,
significant Pakistani losses.
- Aftermath: Khem Karan was under
Pakistani occupation until the ceasefire, later returned to India in
exchange for Indian-occupied territories in Pakistan.
Abdul Hamid's Heroic Contribution
- Role: Part of the Indian Army,
deployed near Chima village along the Amritsar-Khem Karan road.
- Action: On September 10, 1965,
destroyed four Pakistani Patton tanks.
- Sacrifice: Killed in action while
destroying the ninth tank.
Legacy
- Recognition: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
paid homage to Abdul Hamid's legacy by visiting his native village,
Dhamupur.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-history/1965-war-hero-abdul-hamid-9428071/